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Exam 3 Just the drug names and class Flashcards

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Levothyroxine

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-Synthroid, Euthyrox, Euthyroid (Brand name)
-Synthetic T4, Used in hypothyroidism

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Amour Thyroid

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-Dried pig thyroid
-Contains T3+T4, hard to regulate serum levels as a result
-Used in hypothyroidism

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Liothyronine

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-Synthetic T3 used in hypothyroidism, short acting

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Methimazole

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Tapazole (Brand name)

-Treatment of choice for hyperthyroidism
-Thionamide
-Inhibits the synthesis of TH
-Does not remove hormone already present

-Need to monitor CBC for agranulocytosis (Severe WBC drop), Thrombocytopenia, and increased LFT for liver tox

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Propylthiouracil (PTU)

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-Thionamide
-Used of methimazole is not tolerated
-Liver tox (elevated LFT, dark urine, jaundice)
-Inhibits synthesis of TH
-Used in hyperthyroidism

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Sodium or potassium Iodine

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(Lugol’s soln, SSKI) Brand name
-Inhibits release of TH
-Used short term before surgery in hyperthyroidism

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Beta Blockers (Thyroid)

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Used in hyperthyroidism for treating tachycardia palpitation

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Calcium gluconate (Thyroid)

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-Used in emergent situations of hypoparathyroidism

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Vitamin D

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Ca absorption

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Biphosphonates

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-Used in treatment of hyperparathyroidism

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Fludrocortisone

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-Used in addison’s, mineralocorticoid
-Prevents dehydration and hypotension
-Need to look for S+S cushings

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Hydrocortisone

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Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s

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Prednisone

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Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s

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Cortisone

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Glucocorticoid
-Used for addison’s

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15
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Kayexalate

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Used to treat hyperkalemia

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Insulin (Addison)

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Used to treat hyperkalemia

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Truvada

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PrEP med

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Descovy

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PrEP med

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Capsaicin Ointment

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-OA mgmt, derived from peppers
-Applied topically, burns initially but goes away over time
-Dont apply heat on top of it or you can burn pt

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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

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DMARDs drug name

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Methotrexate

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DMARDs drug name

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Sulfasalazine

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DMARDs drug name

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Fluoxetine

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-Prozac (Brand name)
-Increases the risk of birth defects
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Paroxetine

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Paxil (Brand name)
-Increases the risk of birth defects
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Fluvoxamine

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Luvox (Brand name)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Sertraline

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Zoloft (Brand name)
-Grapefruit juice increases the levels
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Citalopram

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Celexa (Brand name)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Escitalopram

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Lexapro (Brand name)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)

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Venlafaxine

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Effexor (Brand name)
SNRI drug

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Duloxetine

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Cymbalta (Brand name)
SNRI drug

Hypoglycemia and orthostatic hypotension in the first week
-Should not be used in those with heavy alc consumption or liver disease

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Desvenlafaxine

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Pristiq (Brand name)
SNRI drug

-GI bleed
-increased intraocular pressure
-Increased cholesterol

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Bupropion

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Wellbutrin, Zyban (Brand Name)
-Atypical antidepressant

-Used for depression, alt to SSRI in clients with sexual dysfunction, smoking cessation (reduces cravings), seasonal depression

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Trazodone

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Desyrel (Brand name)

-Atypical antidepressant
Used for
-Sleep inducing in older adults
-Depression and all that
-SSRI induced insomnia
-Usually used joint with other AD
-Taken at bedtime

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Amitriptyline

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-Elavil (Brand name)
-Tricyclics (TCA)

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Imipramine

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-Tofranil (Brand name)
-Tricyclics (TCA)

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Nortriptyline

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-Pamelor, Aventyl (Brand names)
-Tricyclics (TCA)

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Doxepin

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-Sinequan (Brand name)
-Tricyclics (TCA)

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Phenelzine

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Nardil (Brand name)
MAOI

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Tranylcypromine

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Parnate (Brand name)
MAOI

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Selegiline transdermal system (STS)

41
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Lithium

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-Eskalith (Brand name)
-Lithane (Brand name)
-Lithobid (Brand name)
-Carbolith (Brand name)
Mood stabilizer

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Clonazepam

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Klonopin (Brand name)
Anxiolytics drugs/Benzo

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Lorazepam

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Ativan (Brand name)
Anxiolytics drugs/Benzo

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Diazepam

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Valium (Brand name)
Anxiolytics drugs/Benzo

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Alprazolam

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Xanax (Brand name)
Anxiolytics drugs/Benzo

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Olanzapine

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-Zyprexa (Brand name)
Atypical antipsychotics, 2nd gen

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Risperidone

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-Risperdal (Brand name)
Atypical antipsychotics, 2nd gen

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Aripiprazole

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-Abilify (Brand name)
Atypical antipsychotics, 2nd gen (third technically)

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Ziprasidone

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-Geodon (Brand name)
Atypical antipsychotics, 2nd gen

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Quetiapine

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-seroquel (Brand name)
Atypical antipsychotics, 2nd gen

51
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Valproate

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  • Depakote (Brand name)
    Anticonvulsant
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Carbamazepine

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-Tegretol (Brand name)
Anticonvulsant

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Haloperidol

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-Haldol (Brand name)
-Typical antipsych (1st gen)

54
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Chlorpromazine

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-Thorazine (Brand name)
-Typical antipsych (1st gen)

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Fluphenazine

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-Prolixin (Brand name)
-Typical antipsych (1st gen)

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Propanolol

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Used for mgmt of Akathisia

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Zapine

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-Zyprexa (Brand name)
-Atypical antipsychotics (2nd gen)

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Clozapine

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-Clozaril (Brand name)
-Atypical antipsychotics (2nd gen)
-Can cause Agranularcytosis

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Paliperidone

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-Invega (Brand name)
-Atypical antipsychotics (2nd gen)

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Trihexyphenidyl

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-Artane (Brand name)
-Anticholinergic med, used for EPS mgmt

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Benztropine Mesylate

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-Cogentin (Brand name)
-Anticholinergic med, used for EPS mgmt

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Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

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-Benadryl (Brand name)
-antihistamine (used for EPS mgmt)

63
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Amantadine hydrochloride

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-Symmetrel (Brand name)
-Antiparkinson agent (used for EPS mgmt)
-Dopamine agonist

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Tamoxifen

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-Soltamox (Brand name)
-Estrogen receptor antagonist antineoplastic agent
-Prevents cancer

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